Hi Guys,
Is unlocked variant available in Australia on Google Play or any other store ?
suhas_sm said:
Hi Guys,
Is unlocked variant available in Australia on Google Play or any other store ?
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All N4`s bought via Play are carrier simlock free. The bootloader always has to be unlocked manualy in fastboot mode.
All Nexus 4s are GSM unlocked when purchased @ the Play Store.
Sorry for the confusion, I meant sim lock free. Because from what I have come to know from internet is -- its not available on google play and it is only available with some mobile service providers with a tag of $100 extra.
suhas_sm said:
Sorry for the confusion, I meant sim lock free. Because from what I have come to know from internet is -- its not available on google play and it is only available with some mobile service providers with a tag of $100 extra.
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Are you talking about buying it through a brick and mortar store like Harvey Norman and getting it on a plan? Well when you buy it from the google play store it comes sim unlocked. Meaning it can be used on any carrier in Australia/the rest of the world that the phone supports
There is no separate "unlocked variant" because all N4s are unlocked.
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steviewevie said:
There is no separate "unlocked variant" because all N4s are unlocked.
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What this guy said all Nexus 4 phones are unlocked
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I would like to see you buy a sim locked nexus 4
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If I buy the nexus s with a tmobile contract, is the phone still unlocked or are their 2 versions of the phone?
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csmall said:
If I buy the nexus s with a tmobile contract, is the phone still unlocked or are their 2 versions of the phone?
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my understanding is there are not 2 versions of the phone. Its misleading but the "unlocked version" is just the version sold without contract
Wish they were taking pre orders
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A Google rep on this forum stated there is only one type, unlocked. Best Buy updated their FAQ.
This is what BB originally had which may have confused people. I posted a comment on AndroidandMe about it and it seems that BB changed it to a less confusing answer.
Original
Are there two different versions of the Nexus S, locked and unlocked?
No, there is only one Nexus S. It is available locked with a 2-year T-Mobile contract or unlocked with no contract.
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Revised
Are there two different versions of the Nexus S, locked and unlocked?
No, there is only one, unlocked Nexus S. It is available with a 2-year T-Mobile contract or with no contract.
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http://www.bestbuymobile.com/article/google-nexus-s-faqs
I want to buy one from one of the carriers in Ireland whenever they start selling it but I don't want to get it if it's locked. I know Vodafone said their Galaxy Nexus was locked when in fact it wasn't.
All boot loaders can be unlocked, but it may be sim locked if you buy from a carrier rather than from Google.
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scott_doyland said:
All boot loaders can be unlocked, but it may be sim locked if you buy from a carrier rather than from Google.
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I'm worried about it being sim locked.
So the only way to find out is to ask the carrier you buy it from. Or buy direct from Google so you know its definitely unlocked.
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scott_doyland said:
So the only way to find out is to ask the carrier you buy it from. Or buy direct from Google so you know its definitely unlocked.
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I can't buy it directly from Google in Ireland and I don't trust the carriers because they've already lied in the past.
3bs11 said:
I want to buy one from one of the carriers in Ireland whenever they start selling it but I don't want to get it if it's locked. I know Vodafone said their Galaxy Nexus was locked when in fact it wasn't.
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Buy it from google and you're good to go.
3bs11 said:
I can't buy it directly from Google in Ireland and I don't trust the carriers because they've already lied in the past.
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The sellers on Ebay can help you get the Nexus 4 from Google for you
At the time of release, the Nexus 4 will only come in an unlocked version. Whether that changes in the future is anyone's guess, but it really looks like Google was upset with how the locked versions of the Galaxy Nexus were treated. I would bet anything they are going to refuse to let any carrier sell a locked version of their phone in the future.
barondebxl said:
Buy it from google and you're good to go.
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Not available in Ireland
taodan said:
The sellers on Ebay can help you get the Nexus 4 from Google for you
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I will have to find a reputable buyer but if I do then I don't mind using ebay. I got my GS3 from a company selling it on ebay in the US.
drumist said:
At the time of release, the Nexus 4 will only come in an unlocked version. Whether that changes in the future is anyone's guess, but it really looks like Google was upset with how the locked versions of the Galaxy Nexus were treated. I would bet anything they are going to refuse to let any carrier sell a locked version of their phone in the future.
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I hope you're right but I guess we'll have to wait and see.
http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/1...ock-the-nexus-4-as-lg-hikes-its-retail-price/
This sucks bigtime! I fear It will be the same in more countries.....
the play store price remain the same, for international just have to wait for a site like expansys to give a good price.
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Wow I wonder how Germany will be like. I might just have to wait 3 weeks until I'm back in the US to buy this phone now.
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Many users can't buy from the playstore including me
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lowtje said:
Many users can't buy from the playstore including me
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Same for me (in Austria). But at least many Austrians have the chance to get it from Germany's Play Store through friends/relatives in Germany. But thing is, the recommended retail price of € 549.- for the Nexus 4 16 GB won't correspondend to the actual selling prices. The first retailer is already announcing it for € 399.- (http://geizhals.at/eu/859912), others will follow. The only reason for this crazy pricing is probably LG's try to protect their Optimus G (which is very similar to the Nexus 4) of being unsellable...
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why google don't open the Google Play Device store to more countries ..
what is the reason for google to select or not to select a country ? resistance from local retail or mobile operators ?
such a big price diff is ridiculous ..btw..
Yeah, I'm always getting "this product is not available in your country", Portugal here, and I just don't see the reason why they do it like that. Whats the difference betwen the countrys that justifies this regon lock in apps, devices, etc.?
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There may not be a technical reason for limiting the Play Store to certain countries.
Allowing sales in a country opens up all kinds of legal liability. You have to be able to collect and submit applicable taxes, adhere to fair trade laws, deal with customs and tariffs, etc.
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Me too
In Ireland, so close to uk where ou can get from play store, is there any way that I can access the uk play store so I can order it and send it to a friends address?
im buying this no matter what price tag it come with!!
I wonder....can you buy it from google play through a proxy and have it shipped to your country w/o enlisting the help of other people?
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Logomotph said:
I wonder....can you buy it from google play through a proxy and have it shipped to your country w/o enlisting the help of other people?
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From what I've read, you have to use credit card from the same country as your home adress country, so, it will not be possible...
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Same thing for tmobile US They are selling the 16GB for $199 with a 2 year contract. And $500 full price. And play store unlocked for $349 lol
Hi guy
I am going to pick up a nexus 4 asap but I am on three network on contract with
unlimited text calls and data ect
Walked into a o2 stores tried my three sim in the demo model great no probs then they grabbed a new phone from the back and it would Not accept the sim
So my question is a few forums say the nexus is unlocked on o2 pay and go
So why was this are some stock locked and others unlocked
All phones bought form the play store are definitely unlocked to all networks. I haven't heard of any carriers locking phones (even though some say they do they are still unlocked).
If your upgrade is Due - go to Carphone Warehouse.
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iucidium said:
If your upgrade is Due - go to Carphone Warehouse.
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I bought one of the o2 pay and go nexus and am using it with a '3' sim just fine.
600 mins, 5000 texts, unlimited data, £12.90 pm
Hi there..
I'm looking on eBay to buy this device
I want to have the option to open Botloadr and make ROOT.
What should I ask before?
Most of the devices purchased on eBay are under contract cellular company.
dandi212 said:
Hi there..
I'm looking on eBay to buy this device
I want to have the option to open Botloadr and make ROOT.
What should I ask before?
Most of the devices purchased on eBay are under contract cellular company.
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3 phones4u carphonewarehouse clove
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Z2 that buy from 3 cellular company is unlocked botloader?
dandi212 said:
Z2 that buy from 3 cellular company is unlocked botloader?
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He meant 3 different companies I think.
phones4u
carphonewarehouse
clove
If purchased SIM Free.
No its been confirmed that H3G have unlocked bootloaders.
Got mine from phones 4 you and I've unlocked bootloader and is sim unlocked to
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